[Comprehensive British and American] Bat Parenting Encyclopedia

Not bad looking either.

"Hahaha!!! And then and then? What did she say? Tell me!"

Dick Grayson couldn't hide his excitement and laughed continuously from the communicator. Jason thought it was definitely a mockery and didn't run away.

He ran a few steps anxiously, taking advantage of the dim light of the neon lights not far away, jumped up from the tall building below him before Dick, and landed on the roof of the passing intercity light rail as nimbly and as lightly as possible On—these actions were of course carefully calculated, although he was restless, the perception and flexible use of the surrounding environment had already become a conditioned reflex of the body.

The lighter landing sound behind him came from Dickie Bird, who came from a family of acrobats—Jason would never, never admit that the effect of landing from a high altitude has any relationship with the parameter of weight.

He still didn't understand why Dick, who was acting with him tonight, would laugh at him, what about the caring big brother character? !Shouldn't the reasonable scene at this time be that Dick wants to comfort him with a hug, but he pushes away with disgust?

But Dick didn't make a fuss or worry about Artemis being pregnant with Jason's child. In fact... it made Jason feel better.

"Don't be angry, little jaybird, think on the bright side, at least she didn't kill you." Dick quickly caught up with the figure with the red head.

Jason:  …

Is this something to be thankful for? !Dicky bird, your mind is dangerous!

This is the 21st century, modern society, men and women are equal!

My Red Hood is not a praying mantis!

Getting eaten on the wedding night or something...

But he still felt that he was no better than those sailors who sank into the sea after a night of romance—also reduced to a sperm extraction tool.

"So, what did she say? I actually don't believe that Artemis will fully abide by Amazon's traditional practices," Dick asked as he followed Jason, his breath was steady and annoying, "Am I going to be Uncle? What do you need? Make a list, so I can deliver it at the babyshower."

"Shut up," Jason said dryly, "No babyshower," he paused, "the baby will go to Paradise Island."

Dick's tone immediately became serious, without any joke just now, he ran a few steps quickly, stopped the brother who looked like he was trying to run away, "Wait, Jason, are you serious?"

Dick had always thought that Jason and Artemis would raise this unexpected surprise together and become a magical but loving little family. Marriage or not may not be the case, because many young people in the United States do not marry even if they raise children together. It's a new situation in a new era.

Of course, this process would be messy, but he never doubted Jason's sense of responsibility, let alone the possibility of Jason becoming a good father.

However, Jason's choice... was beyond his expectations.

"Why, Jason?" Dick's palm held Jason's arm tightly. Jason knew that if he didn't give a satisfactory explanation to Dick, who was full of conscience, he would definitely not be able to leave today.

"Don't tell me it's because of Paradise Island's obstruction, you and I both know it won't trouble you."

What's the big deal? It's a big deal to fight with the Amazons who came to snatch their children.

Fighting against Wonder Woman at most, not at all... afraid?I guess so.

"Tch—" Jason snorted, "Of course it's not because of this... Well, it's not all because of this. However, if Paradise Island and I go through legal procedures for custody, the child will definitely be awarded to them." Jason shrugged his shoulders to hide his sudden frustration. After all, this was guaranteed in black and white in the treaty between the United Nations and Paradise Island.

Therefore, it depends on whether Paradise Island is serious about robbing. If Paradise Island is determined to keep this child, Jason has no chance of winning in the "legal official means".

According to Jason's knowledge, none of the male humans who have been "sperm-extracted" by Amazon has managed to keep their children.You know, some men who had a one-night stand learned that they had a child, and they wished to run as far away as possible, knowing that it was too late to be happy without having to bear the responsibility of raising them; at the same time, the loyalty and pride of the Amazon female warriors to the island and the queen were engraved on their hearts. Deep down, for them, Paradise Island will always be the best home and backing.

However, the most important thing that led Jason to make such a choice was the objective reason related to the child...

"Artemis...Amazons have been educated and grown up in a different way from us. There is no right or wrong way of looking at things." Jason was grateful for the existence of the hood, so that Dick could see things differently. He couldn't hide his disappointed expression.

"For Artemis, it is normal for children to grow up in the big family of Paradise Island, with only their mother around them. This is how they have reproduced for generations."

"So what do you think?" Dick asked seriously. "You know Bruce and I will support you, right?"

"Me? I was going crazy at first, it wasn't in my plan... well, I didn't plan in the first place." Jason sighed, "Then I tried to see it from a kid's point of view."

"That's when... I realized, I have to admit, Artemis was right, I don't..." He closed his eyes, and then turned his head to look at the passing Gotham suburb on the side of the railroad tracks, That's where he used to live when he was a child.

"I can't be selfish and make decisions for this kid," Jason continued. "This kid has half the Amazon gene, which determines that he is essentially an Amazon, and he will be treated as an Amazon in Gotham and in our world." heterogeneous."

Jason didn't want to tell anyone, and talking about it wasn't something he loved or was good at.But tonight, at this moment, he suddenly wished that Dick understood him—the brother who most likely understood him.

"If Ta is a girl, then Paradise Island must be the most suitable place for her; even if he is a boy who will be 'exiled' off the island, as far as I know," Jason lowered his head and smiled bitterly, "Those who were raised in a centralized manner Amazon boys, the rate of going to college is much higher than that of Gotham's peers. My own "luxury" of going to college is only within reach after I become the adopted son of Bruce Wayne; OK."

"To be honest, I don't think I can make the child happier." He shook his head, even though Dick's palm was still on his shoulder, Jason still had a kind of loneliness that couldn't be resolved, "Ta clearly has a better Where to go, why force him to stay with him?"

"It doesn't matter what the child thinks of me." It seemed that the process of telling Jason re-convinced and strengthened his thoughts, and his shoulders relaxed. "The important thing is that Ta has a better future. I have a better future for him. Ta, is not necessary. Compared with the favorable and complete growth environment of Paradise Island, the role of father is actually dispensable."

Dick was at a loss for words for a while, he had to admit that what Jason said was right, how many children in shabby clothes and gangsters on the streets of Gotham took a detour under the bad influence of their parents?

This world is so crazy, the once rebellious Jason, his brother, actually started to think about children's education!

But Dick knew that just showed Jason was a really responsible father.

The atmosphere of the action has been somewhat depressed since this topic was brought up.Jason said he didn't want to mention it anymore, and Dick didn't say anything more.

After taking out a few petty robbers and gathering the latest intel on the underground gang, the two brothers take a short break in the twilight of the sky, sitting next to a gargoyle in a high-rise building, with a dozen of lager next to them .

Dick glanced down at the message from Tim on the holographic screen on his arm.

"Bruce is back from space."

"Uh-huh—" Jason unscrewed a bottle cap with his bare hands, and muttered nonchalantly while drinking his beer.

"...Tim said he went to Wonder Woman as soon as he and Superman landed."

"uh-huh--"

What's so strange about the private meeting of the Big Three.

"...about your child with Artemis."

"puff--"

Jason almost vomited. He put down the beer, turned his head, and said with disbelief, "Why! Don't let the old man take care of my business!"

He even pulled on Superman! ?This is to get everyone to know about it!

"He's thought about everything you think about, you know, identity and education and so on..." Dick concluded to Jason while quickly reading Tim's long message, "Tim said, he secretly Hearing Clark and Bruce's plan, they want to persuade Diana to let you keep the child, but treat Paradise Island as a day school..."

Let it go!There's no way the Amazons could set a precedent for him!Queen Hippolyta was able to keep Paradise Island and Amazon standing in the hundreds of years of changing times, not by accommodating and compassion!

"How do you know if you don't try?" Dick was very happy. He was full of hope, which made Jason want to laugh.

Just try it!Can count him...

If this happened, of course it wouldn't be Jason's loss...

Jason would never admit that he was looking forward to it...

If it is true, no matter what the old man asks of him, he will listen to the old man once, only this time!

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Diana Prince loved children and would do anything to protect the hope of humanity.

This is not a contradictory thing, until now, until she received a request from two powerful teammates in the watchtower.

It makes sense for children to stay with their parents; but it also makes sense that an Amazon should be raised and educated on Paradise Island.

"It's our heritage, Bruce, it's the foundation upon which Paradise Island lives."

Diana knew about it through her mother, Queen Hippolyta, long before Bruce approached her.Though it's totally predictable that Bruce would seek her out.

If it was a few years ago, Diana would never agree with the Bat family to keep the child anyway. Bruce is a great person, but he is not the benchmark when it comes to being a father-think of Jason himself, think of Damie install……

And Jason Todd, who returned from death and did heroic things in the name of a villain, would not make people associate him with the identity of "father" at all.

But then they had baby Helena, and Diana saw more clearly the deep, unspoken love they had for each other as they watched the family change and grow around a baby.

It seems that if this kid really stays in Gotham, it won't be too bad.

However, Artemis is different. She and her child are both Amazons. Diana and her mother still believe that Paradise Island is the most suitable place for such a special child to grow up.

Children need kindred spirits and guidance.

Mother hoped that she could convince Batman that she didn't want to go to the point of using legal weapons-after all, the Justice League stood behind the other party, and Superman would definitely choose the same front as Batman.

"I understand, but the times are different, Diana..." Bruce took off his hood, fully showing his truest side to Wonder Woman.

"I beg you (please)..."

Diana had never seen Bruce say the word "please" with such humility...

The lethality is of course huge!

Clark (thinking he doesn't need to speak): "..."

Diana (received a knowing blow from Gotham's blue eyes and continued to lose blood): "..."

Wonder Woman (just giving in willingly): "...I'll talk to my mother."

Bruce (mild, expectant smile): "Thank you, Diana."

(Diana: Okay, Bruce, stop looking at me like that.)

However, Diana didn't want Bruce and the Bat family to have unnecessary hopes, so she told the truth, "If it's a boy, I'm [-]% sure that I can convince my mother to let you keep him and grow up with other Amazon boys. Even if you have to fight Paradise Island; but if it's a girl..."

"Entering Paradise Island and becoming an Amazonian is a lifelong choice. Education is down to basic necessities, even with your private jet. It's not good for a child's growth."

The heroine put on her quaint red cape before turning to leave, and her bullet-resistant bracelet shone with her movements. She finally said: "Amazon has had no new population for many years. This is a blessing from God."

Looking at the background of Diana, Clark, who only played the role of a mascot throughout the whole process, leaned into Bruce's ear and whispered, "So, Bruce, do you want it to be a boy or a girl?"

Don't ask, this is a proposition.

Who doesn't like a sweet little girl?But this girl is going to be a warrior with an axe!

Jason... Look at your luck!

Batman, who failed to save Sun in stages, fell into depression.

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Jason has always known that Artemis is different from human women because of the particularity of being an Amazon - after all, even he can't pick up Artemis' ax.

But knowing that Artemis has a small life in his stomach, he has to witness her chopping villains and smashing walls with an ax every day-this makes Jason terrified all the time, almost having a heart attack.

Although the child has already become half of Amazon's population, Jason is completely worried about the baby and the child's mother.

But, of course he can't control Artemis; more than that, he can't beat her!

After wielding an ax with one hand and chopping off the head of a robot, Artemis, frowning, listened to Jason's suggestion - a suggestion about going for a prenatal checkup.

Obstetrics?What is this.

"Please, Art, listen to me for once. Just pretend that my genes are so bad that they might cause some problems for you and your child."

The red-haired Amazon woman frowned even tighter, with obvious seriousness and condemnation.

"You have bad genes? Why, who said that?"

She stretched out her fist and smashed the chest of another robot that was about to attack from behind Jason.

"You are tall and strong, smart and resourceful..." She pulled out the power unit on the robot's chest with her bare hands and threw it aside, speaking in a steady breath, "You don't look bad either."

"If you were a sailor at sea, at least ten Amazon women would fight over you—they all wanted the most powerful genes."

Artemis who said this didn't have any joking attitude or tone of voice. Her evaluation of Jason's "gene" was as objective as a comment on whether to buy this high-performance computer...

Wow, it's really...ahem...Aside from the fact that he was selected as a commodity, Artemis really praised him for being a little floating.

But Artemis' next words made Jason almost slip and fall, so he hugged the robot that was attacking head-on.

"Well...it's a little worse than Wayne."

Hey!

My genes are worse than the old man!Say it!

Don't tell me it's because he's rich!

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